잠언 Chapter 30

Translation: ESV

1

The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.

Key Message

Wisdom is not monopolized by any particular tradition; wisdom coming from diverse sources can be used within God's providence.

▸Chapter 30 is the proverbs of Agur, a wise man who is not Solomon.

Chapter 30 is the proverbs of Agur, a wise man who is not Solomon. This shows that Proverbs is composed not only of Solomon's writings but by the contributions of various wisdom figures. There are various scholarly views about Agur's identity, with some suggesting he may have been a sage of non-Israelite origin.

Related Verses

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
5

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Key Message

Human wisdom is limited, but God's word is complete and is a trustworthy shield.

▸After confessing his own ignorance (vv.

8

Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,

Key Message

Being satisfied with what is needed—neither excessive wealth nor poverty—is a wise prayer and the best condition for maintaining a relationship with God.

▸This is one of Agur's two prayers.

24

Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise:

Key Message

Wisdom matters regardless of size; wisdom can be learned even from the small creatures of nature.

▸Verses 24-28 are proverbs that learn wisdom from nature, listing the remarkable wisdom of small creatures.